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Never mind that the issue at the center of the David-versus-Goliath fight was a parking ticket that he could afford to pay.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
And the industry can afford to: It has more than $650 billion in what Stifel calls “comfortable” M&A firepower.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
While it’s tempting to imagine what you could afford to spend your money on without these payments, it’s best not to act on that impulse.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 2026
"We are regularly getting 10 to 15 new customers every week who are coming in to purchase items that they can't afford to purchase elsewhere."
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
"We are going into the unknown," she said sternly, "And time is precious. We cannot afford to miss a chance to speed our way. Who knows Sheba best?"
From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda
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